Cyber Technology Analyst

Ascensus; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascensus is seeking a Cyber Threat Detection and Response professional to shape and maintain a Cyber Threat Intelligence program. You will operate and improve existing processes, partnering with Security Engineering, IT Architects, Risk and Legal, reporting to the CISO.

Responsibilities include monitoring SIEM/EDR, developing SOC SOPs, coordinating threat intelligence KPIs, and supporting incident response, for a remote US-based role with a 5+ year background in information security.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in information security.
• Strong understanding of cyber threat landscape.
• Knowledge of frameworks and best practices (NIST CSF, PCI-DSS, CIS CSCs, MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain).
• Mentor junior cyber threat analysts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cybersecurity solutions including SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Management, network, FW/IPS, DLP, and cloud for suspicious activity.
• Develop and maintain 24/7 SOC Tier 1 and Tier 2 cyber security SOPs and playbooks.
• Manage threat intelligence KPIs and reporting capabilities; perform digital forensics per workflow.
• Assist in penetration testing and yearly managed service assessment.
• Execute incident response plans and support threat hunting activities.

Job description

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.

The Cyber Threat Detection and Response team is responsible for shaping and maintaining a Cyber Threat Intelligence program that aligns with leading industry standards, advice, and direction. This involves operating and continually improving existing Cyber Threat Intelligence processes, as well as the development of new processes in response to evolving threats and business requirements. This role will work in close partnership with Security Engineering team, IT Architect(s), Risk and Legal. This position will report directly to the Ascensus Chief Information Security Officer.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitoring of all cybersecurity solutions including but not limited SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Management, Network, FW / IPS, DLP, cloud for suspicious activities.
• Develop and maintain 24/7 SOC Tier 1 and Tier 2 cybersecurity SOP and playbooks.
• Manage and Monitor threat detection and response tools including but not limited to malware analysis, email analysis, application analysis (SAST/DAST monitoring), network analysis, domain intelligence, threat IOC and feeds, forensic analysis, and sandbox tools.
• Manage and maintain key threat intelligence KPIs and reporting capabilities.
• Follow digital forensic program and process as directed.
• Execute IT incident response plan as directed.
• Assist in the performance of penetration testing and yearly managed service assessment.
• Supervision~ Minimum 5 years of experience in Information Security.
• Great understanding of the cyber threat landscape.
• Demonstrable intermediate knowledge of all the following areas: cybersecurity concepts, network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, email security, endpoint security, network security, Windows/Linux/macOS systems, cyber threat hunting, malware analysis tools and techniques, cyber threat intelligence, common threat actor TTPs, application security concepts, cloud security fundamentals, Incident Response methodologies.
• Mentor junior cyber threat analysts
• Knowledge of relevant frameworks, standards, and best practices such as NIST CSF, PCI-DSS, CIS CSCs, MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain etc.

For virtual remote positions, we require an uninterrupted workspace during business hours and an internet work speed of 25 Mbps or better.